Pakistan, Uzbekistan strengthen anti-corruption cooperation

February 06, 2026 (MLN): The Anti-Corruption Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan (ACAU) and Pakistan’s National Accountability Bureau (NAB) signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday to enhance bilateral cooperation against corruption, including information sharing, capacity building and technical assistance.

The MoU was signed in Islamabad during the two-day visit of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Deputy Chairman NAB Sohail Nasir signed on behalf of Pakistan, while Abdulaziz Kamilov, Advisor to the President of Uzbekistan on Foreign Policy, represented the Uzbek side, according to the press release.

Under the agreement, the two anti-graft bodies will coordinate on preventing and combating corruption within their respective mandates.

Cooperation will include the exchange of information on emerging typologies and methods of corrupt practices, as well as technical and methodological assistance.

The framework also covers the exchange of expertise and personnel in areas such as forensic accounting, asset investigation, forensic engineering and money laundering.

Capacity building initiatives and public awareness efforts are also part of the cooperation mechanism.

Both agencies said the agreement is aligned with the commitments of Pakistan and Uzbekistan under the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and is intended to strengthen institutional linkages between the two countries.

The NAB deputy chairman said corruption remains a key obstacle to economic development and public trust, adding that the cross-border nature of financial crimes and illicit assets requires stronger bilateral cooperation among UNCAC member states.

The MoU adds to recent Pakistan–Uzbekistan engagements and shows a shared focus on transparency, accountability and governance cooperation between the two countries.

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